Durga Visarjan 2017

Durga Visarjan is a religious festivity that marks the end of the celebration of the 9 day long Navratri festival. The observance of immersing the idol of Maa Durga in the river coincides with the celebration of Vijayadashami or Dussehra. Celebrated in the Hindu month of Ashvin, this Indian festival is celebrated zealously in the states of West Bengal, Assam, Odisha and in some parts of Bihar and Maharashtra.

DURGA VISARJAN 2017 DATE AND TIME

According to Hindu Calendar, Durga Visarjan will be observed on 30th September 2017

Durga Visarjan Time - 06:32 AM to 08:54 AM

DURGA VISARJAN - CELEBRATIONS

It is believed that on this day, Goddess Durga goes back to her spiritual abode, i. e. Mount Kailash. This is why this day holds immense spiritual significance for the devotees of Maa Durga. Some people even break their Navratri fast on this day.

On the day of Durga Visarjan, people worship the Goddess by putting vermilion on her forehead and performing Durga Aarti. It is followed by a huge procession in which a beautiful idol of Maa Durga is decorated and carried to the holy river for immersion. This procession is attended by thousands of devotees where they perform dance on traditional songs. 'Dhunuchi' dance is performed on drums by the people. A pot of clay poured with incense, camphor and coconut husk brimming with smoke is carried in hand and the traditional dance is performed by women and men alike on the beats of dhakis.

Sindoor-Khela is another important tradition of this festival. Women put vermillion on each other and on Maa Durga and offer her sweets as a parting tribute. This tradition is also known as Thakur Boron. With this, women pray to Goddess Durga for the longevity of their husband's life and happiness of their family.

Finally, the idol is immersed in water after a grand procession and devotees bid adieu to their revered Goddess with a promise and hope of worshipping Goddess Durga the next year. It holds a deep importance for Maa Durga devotees and is celebrated with much gusto and reverence in major parts of India.

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